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The Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe is a great way to enjoy your favorite fast food restaurant’s signature sauce without ever leaving your house.
Chick-fil-A is known for its unique and delicious mix of tangy, sweet, and savory tastes, which go well with its crispy chicken.
People often want to make this sauce at home, which is easy to do with this simple recipe.
This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe is a must-try if you want to save money, avoid going through the drive-thru, or just show off your cooking skills to friends and family.
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Ingredients in Chick-fil-A Sauce
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own perfect Chick-fil-A sauce: Honey mustard, barbeque sauce, buffalo sauce, and the sauce from coleslaw.
At the end of this article, you’ll find the full list of ingredients and step-by-step directions.
Honey mustard
If you look at CFA sauce, you can see that it is yellow.
Honey mustard gives it that bright color, just like it did when Hugh Fleming made it in his store in the 1980s.
In fact, you could get (or could get) all of the items from Chick-fil-A. Here’s where you can be more flexible with the ingredients.
Not all honey mustards are the same, so choose the one you like best. Even though it won’t have the same honey mustard as Chick-fil-A’s, it will still come out very close.
Barbecue sauce
Honey mustard and barbecue sauce make up the base of this magic potion. The main problem with red sauce is that it makes things look red.
So the BBQ sauce has two very important steps: You don’t need much, and what’s more important is that you have the right kind.
For lack of a better term, you’ll need “plain ole barbecue sauce.”
Not Carolina style and definitely not that white stuff they call Alabama sauce, which I never saw anyone use when I lived there.
Just a spicy “KC style” barbecue sauce. You can make your own if you want to. It’s fine if you want to buy a store name.
Most of the time, I make my own, but I always have a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s on hand in case of an emergency, like when I need to make a CFA sauce.
Coleslaw
The “creamy” part of Chick-fil-AColeslaw juice is what makes a sauce.
When you walk into a Chick-fil-A and they treat you like everyone there knows your name, sometimes they’ll tell you something interesting.
One Chick-fil-One of their employees told me that the thick part of the CFA sauce is actually the sauce from their coleslaw.
When I look at the list of ingredients—distilled vinegar, egg yolk, salt, cider vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, mustard flour, natural taste, xanthan gum, and garlic—I think it sounds a lot like coleslaw.
If you don’t believe me, it says right here that cabbage was used in the original recipe.
Now, I’m actually going to make coleslaw and use the drippings from that (because the bonus is extra CFA coleslaw, yum!), but if you want to just make the coleslaw sauce and use that, that’s fine.
Let’s make a coleslaw real quick
Sad to say, Chick-fil-A’s coleslaw is no longer on the menu, but corporate was nice enough to share the exact recipe.
So, here’s what you do: in a big bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until the sugar dissolves.
Mix in a cup of mayonnaise and 20 ounces of shredded cabbage and carrots, just like you did when you made the best KFC coleslaw, which you did, right?
Anyway, put it in the fridge for two hours, and it will be done.
We’re only using the “sauce” from that, so you’ll also get coleslaw, but who doesn’t like coleslaw?
For the CFA sauce, we’ll need a teaspoon of the “drippings” from the coleslaw.
Yes, we just made a lot of coleslaw, but we have to keep going for science! Of course, you can just cut all of that in half and get a good amount, but I like coleslaw, so there.
Buffalo sauce
There’s no indication of this in the list of CFA sauce ingredients, but I can tell you that there is buffalo sauce in there.
You’ll have to believe me on this one. There are just enough similarities between Frank’s Red Hot sauce and some of the ingredients in CFA sauce to show that I’m on the right track.
The little bit of heat in the Chick-fil-A sauce comes from the buffalo sauce.
Xanthan gum and garlic
There are two more things you can add to the list of items, but you don’t really need them.
The gluten-free thickener xanthan gum will help make the sauce thicker.
If you like your sauce a little more runny you can leave it out. Garlic is also on the list, but there isn’t much of it.
And Frank’s Red Hot already has garlic in it, so even though those ingredients are mentioned, we don’t need them.
Lemon juice is the other thing that jumps out at you from the list of ingredients.
We don’t need any of that because it was already in the mayonnaise. See how easy it is to hide what’s in a list?
The mix
We need to get everyone to dance together, and the key to flavor and color is balance.
We only need a small amount of buffalo sauce and coleslaw dressing, so put an eighth of a teaspoon (about a splash from the bottle) of buffalo sauce and one teaspoon of the coleslaw drippings (leave the cabbage pieces out!) in a bowl.
Add a half cup of honey mustard and a half tablespoon of barbecue sauce.
Mix it all together and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the tastes blend.
We need fries
Chick-fil-We’ll make waffle fries because A does.
I won’t tell you how to make your fries, but if I’m not making them like McDonald’s, I bake mine.
You can choose between well-cooked fries or a house that smells like oil and a partner who makes you sleep on the floor.
How close are we?
This is my go-to sauce, the one I always make. The big difference between the perfect Chick-fil-A sauce and the one you can buy at the store is the honey mustard.
The Chick-fil-A sauce has a stronger mustard flavor, but other than that, this is the same.
People who tried both this sauce and the CFA sauce liked the homemade one better.
I think that’s a bit much, but there’s no question that this is a great version of the famous sauce that you’ll make over and over again.
You can make this anywhere!
Let’s say you’re at another national chicken chain, whose letters are KFC, but I won’t say which one. You can totally make this up on the spot.
Just take a little bit of the sauce from your coleslaw and mix it with one bottle of honey mustard, a quarter-pack of barbecue sauce, and a few drops of buffalo sauce.
Mix it up, and you’ve got CFA Sauce that you can’t buy at KFC.
The honey mustard at KFC is more of a stone yellow, so the color will be off, but the taste is close enough to say, “Wow, this is actually pretty darn good!” And you’ll feel like a rebel doing it.
This works just as well at Bojangles or anywhere else where you can find the four main ingredients. Even at McDonald’s, you could fake it by adding a drop of ranch dressing to the other three core sauces.
What to serve with chick fil a sauce
- chicken nuggets or chick’n nuggets
- Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
- waffle fries
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Chickpea Nuggets
Storing Your Copycat Sauce
Here are some tips for storing your copycat Chick-fil-A sauce:
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.
- If you want to store the sauce for longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
- When thawing the sauce, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- The sauce may separate slightly after thawing, simply whisk it together until smooth before serving.
Tips and More for Chick fil A Sauce
Make it your own. If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Sriracha. If you want a sweeter sauce, add more honey. You can also add other herbs and spices to your liking.
Get creative with your uses. Chick-fil-A sauce is not just for dipping chicken nuggets. It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, a marinade for chicken or fish, or a dressing for salad
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Nutrition Information for Chick-fil-A Sauce
| Nutrient | per Serving (2 Tbsp.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 10mg |
| Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sodium | 450mg |
Conclusion
Thank you so much for reading this post on how to make a copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce recipe! I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this delicious and versatile sauce at home.
Chick-Fil-A Sauce is a favorite among many people, and for good reason. It’s creamy, tangy, sweet, and smoky, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of foods.
Whether you’re using it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, a spread for sandwiches, or a marinade for chicken, Chick-Fil-A Sauce is sure to add a delicious flavor to your meals.
I encourage you to give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! Feel free to leave a comment below or share your photos on social media. I love seeing what you create!
Now go forth and enjoy your delicious Chick-Fil-A Sauce!
FAQs – Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe
What is the best way to use Chick-Fil-A Sauce?
Chick-Fil-A Sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fries, and other finger foods. It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Can I make Chick-Fil-A Sauce without mayonnaise?
Yes, you can make Chick-Fil-A Sauce without mayonnaise by substituting Greek yogurt or sour cream. However, the sauce will not be as creamy or thick as the original.
Can I make Chick-Fil-A Sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make Chick-Fil-A Sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can I freeze Chick-Fil-A Sauce?
Yes, you can freeze Chick-Fil-A Sauce for up to 3 months. However, the sauce may separate slightly after thawing. Simply whisk the sauce together until smooth before serving.
Is Chick-Fil-A Sauce gluten-free?
Yes, Chick-Fil-A Sauce is gluten-free.
Is Chick-Fil-A Sauce vegan?
No, Chick-Fil-A Sauce is not vegan because it contains mayonnaise.
Is Chick-Fil-A Sauce keto-friendly?
Chick-Fil-A Sauce is not keto-friendly because it contains carbohydrates from the honey and mayonnaise.